Operations: Extrusion Shift Grinding Machine
Adcock Ingram
2026/10/15   Aeroton

Job Ref #: AI-326
Industry: Production
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
We are looking for a dedicated and safety-conscious Grinding Machine Operator to join our Extrusion Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating grinding machines used in the granulation of PVC trim into regrind material required for the PVC blending process.
Job Description

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Key Job Outputs

  • Meet Kanban production outputs in PVC Grinding Section.
  • Maintain PVC Regrind product quality standards (per SOP).
  • Generate daily Production Batch documentation and records.
  • Perform daily Oracle Batch processing and labelling.
  • Comply with and maintain Pharmaceutical GMP Standards (per SOP).
  • Comply with and maintain Safety Standards (per OHS Act / SOPs).
  • Elimination of waste and scrap reduction through prevention of material contamination.
  • Perform cleaning and minor machine maintenance.
  • Actively participate in Grinding Section Mini Business Unit (MBU).
  • Perform Hopper Filler relief tasks / functions for other Extrusion Sections.

 

Core Competencies 

  • Technical / Mechanical capabilities (machine operation).
  • Independent and self-driven.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good personal physical conditioning / strength.
Job Requirements
  • Minimum Qualification: Preferably Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science                                  
  • Min. NQF Level IV Literacy & Numeracy
  • Basic Plastic Skills Level I Certificate (recommended)
  • Forklift Licence (recommended)
  • Minimum Working Experience: 1 Year in Basic Machine Operation, preferably Plastic manufacturing (Grinding, etc.)
  • 3 Months working with Batch documents / Production Reports